Fresh Hops On The Pond in Bend – October 14

Bend Brewing Co. Announces Bend’s Only Fresh Hop Beer Festival, “Fresh Hops on the Pond” for Saturday, October 14 from 12-9pmFeaturing Eight Local Breweries and Four Live Bands Throughout The Day

Bend Brewing Co. (BBC), established in 1995, and the second oldest brewery in Bend, Oregon, is excited to announce, “Fresh Hops On The Pond,” the 1st annual fresh hops beer festival! The event will take place on Bend Brewing’s newly developed beer garden, overlooking Mirror Pond and will feature a total of eight local breweries showcasing their fresh hops beers. This one stop shop to taste the best of Bend’s fresh hop brews includes: Deschutes Brewery, Sunriver Brewing, Silver Moon Brewing, Crux Fermentation Project, GoodLife Brewing Co. and McMenamins, who will all have representation during the event that runs from 12pm-9pm. “Fresh Hop beer is really celebrated in the craft beer industry and Bend lacked a festival where Bendites could taste the best of what Bend breweries have to offer. We thought no better place to throw this festival than on our newly developed beer garden overlooking Mirror Pond,” said BBC owner and president, Packy Deenihan. The festival will also feature live music from local bands throughout the event, including Oregon Fryer headlining and sets from Bony Chantarelle, Scribbled Rhymes & Eric Leadbetter beforehand.